ACNPC-AG Exam Sample
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1. Following a 10-foot fall, a young adult presents on a backboard with a c-collar on. The pt had an initial
LOC at the scene and was lucid on arrival, but LOC is rapidly deteriorating. The right pupil is round and
reactive, but the left is dilated and unresponsive to light. The ACNP should *first* suspect:
a. a basilar skull fx
b. a subdural hematoma
c. an epidural hematoma
d. a cerebellar herniation correct answer an epidural hematoma
A pt is readmitted d/t suspected PE. Home meds include metformin (Glucophage). Which of the
following available dx methods would be indicated?
a. V/Q scan
b. spiral CT
c. pulmonary angiogram
d. venous doppler study correct answer a. V/Q scan
Concerns are raised about a unit's increasing utilization of blood products. The ACNP is asked to
participate on a newly formed inter-professional team. Upon agreeing to participate, the ACNP should
*first*
a. verify that the meeting schedule would align with the ACNPs schedule
b. ensure that the ACNP's suggestions will be adopted
c. find out who else will be participating
d. identify the goals assigned to the team correct answer d. identify the goals assigned to the team
